Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In this classic episode from 2018 (back when the podcast was the "Man Card" podcast), author Emerson Eggerichs joined Jim Ramos to discuss his foundational book for marriage, "Love and Respect." He describes the "crazy cycle," where a marriage begins spiraling out of control, and teaches you to stop the cycle in its tracks. https://loveandrespect.com

Do you have the Godly man ' s greatest asset? While Godly men should love others, there is actually a more foundational trait that comes before it. In this week ' s extended teaching, pastor J im Ramos teaches you what to look for in yourself and other men. If you're looking at a Godly man, this will be the first clue.

In this classic episode from 2020, Jim Ramos was joined by author Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages" to discuss his book for young men, "Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave Young Men Make." This episode is a great opportunity for you young men to learn from one of the giants of Christian ministry.

What is a Godly man? There are 5 things Godly men do that set them apart from the rest. If you are a follower of Christ, God has an assignment for you. He created you for a specific mission that you are uniquely designed for. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you the 5 identifying traits of a Godly man and how to uncover the purpose God has laid out just for you.

Dad, you have just 18 summers to create a lasting connection with your children! Do you feel distant from one of your kids right now? Are you mistaking physical proximity for quality time? This week, author Jim Sheils joined Jim Ramos to teach you a simple, 3-step method to create connections with your kids that will last a lifetime. Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meni...

You know you SHOULD pray, but do you have trouble blocking out consistent time for prayer? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares 5 time-tested, simple ways for you to become a man of prayer. Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In this classic episode from 2017 (back when we used to be called the "Man Card" podcast and the ministry was called "The Great Hunt for God") Jim Ramos was joined by author John Eldredge to discuss his groundbreaking book, Wild at Heart . Before this interview started, John saw the rack on the wall over Jim's shoulder and asked, "who killed the baby buck?"   Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Fr...

Is your family addicted to screens? Are you feeling the pressure to get your kid a smart phone? This week, Brad Huddleston, author of Digital Cocaine  joined Jim Ramos for a second time to make a case for a drastic reduction in your family's screen time and to help you decide if your family needs a digital detox.   Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men i...

Do you struggle to be in the  W ord most days of the week?  Do wish you knew the  W ord of God better than anyone in your family? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos  teaches you personal,  time-tested  steps to help you become a "Man of One Book."   Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast  

Why is it so difficult for you to stay true to your word? Weak men communicate weakly. Their communication is soft and non-committal. They text first, then email, and use face-to-face or a phone call as a last resort. They make phone calls but leave no messages. They say "maybe" instead of "no."  They say, "I'll try" knowing they will not. They say "Yes" knowing they will never follow through beca...

Dad, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons?  Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds the line? In this week's episode, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joins Jim Ramos to teach you how to regain your calm and discipline your kids WITHOUT anger. This episode is sponsor...

Have you made changes in your life? Changes that are so significant that your loved ones are starting to notice? Has God used the ministry of Men in the Arena to change your world? If that's you, we want to hear your story. This year, Men in the Arena is tackling a new Hero Story challenge, and we need your help to hit our goal! Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthea...

On vacation recently, I (Jim) was asked if I were a "Christian." I strategically responded, "No, I am not but I do love and follow Jesus."  Why did I choose those words? Because I have found that as Americans we (it may be global, but my experience is limited) throw around the word "Christian" without recognizing its significance. Here, the word Christian is nearly synonymous with a politically co...

What separates those who quit from those who finish? Knowledge? Giftedness? Raw strength? We looked at the 41 guys who finished our 65,000 Push-Up Challenge and found their characteristics in common. This week, 12 of those finishers, including Rod Handley - the guy whose push-up journey after his cancer diagnosis inspired the challenge in the first place (EP 505)- joined Jim Ramos to identify what...

Are your New Year's Resolutions abandoned already? Ever struggle to set goals you will actually achieve? Do you know  how to work with God to decide on your goals?   In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines the lessons he's learned over four decades of goal-setting, both from successes and failures. He outlines some ideas he's taught before, and also some new techniques he ha...

You've been taught 'hospitality' all wrong! When Jim Ramos discovered what it truly meant 2 years ago, it wrecked him. He realized that over 30 years of ministry, he hadn't been getting hospitality right, and even taught it to his kids wrong. In this episode, we hope you get a clearer picture of what hospitality really is and isn't. This will change what you do TODAY. The MAG is a weekly gathering...

Are you wondering where buzz words like "privilege," feeling "safe," "antiracism," and replacing wife with  "partner" come from? These come from a worldview called "Intersectionality." This week, Elmo Winters joined Jim Ramos to make a case for why this worldview is antithetical to biblical Christianity. Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena...

In part Five of our series 'Why You Can Trust the Bible,' pastor Jim Ramos will share why you should trust the Bible. Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

When should a Christian man fight, and when should he turn the other cheek? You've been taught the meaning of "turn the other cheek" wrong. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to answer these two questions: What does it look like for a Christian man to protect others? In what ways do you protect those you love, the weak, and the powerless? The MAG is a weekly gathering of men in McMinnville...

Does following Jesus make you a weaker, softer man? Ever heard men say that they won't receive Jesus because it'll make them 'less of a man?' Maybe you've hesitated to go all-in for the same reason. This week, author Brian VanCleave joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, ' Jesus, A Man's-Man .' By the end of this episode, you'll understand why Jesus makes you more of a man than you could imagine, a...

Looking for a way to pull your family together in 2023? Want to challenge yourself like n ever before? Is your body begging you to do something to reclaim lost ground? This week, Jim Ramos introduces our 2023 fitness challenge, the Coast-to-Coast Team Challenge. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to use this challenge to achieve both your fitness and family leadership goals. Get Your Copy...

This interview went off the rails, in the best possible way! In this episode, Les Parrott joined Jim Ramos to talk about a book, but instead they ended up discussing his new tool called "Better Love" and how you can assess your marriage's strengths and weaknesses. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better idea of where your marriage is at. Get Y our Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Down...

Are your goals SMART? Specific Measurable Attainable  Realistic Time Sensitive In order to reach your goals these are very important things to consider.  Get Your Copy Now!  of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Do you know the difference between a fan and a follower? Our world defines 'follower' wrong. In this episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos explains the difference between a fan and a follower, gives you some tests to figure out which you are, and brings some very special guests on to the show to illustrate what being part of the Men in the Arena Army looks like. If you have supported Men in...

Jim gives you some practical things you can do this Christmas to keep Christ in Christmas. You can also find some great ideas from past Christmas episodes. Check out Episodes  304 ,  306 , and  405 . The Bethlehem Star on  Youtube. Boots on the Ground:   What do you do to bring your family closer to Jesus on Christmas?   Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's latest free download. www.meninthearena.org Men i...